🌪️WEB · Job 23:17

What does Job 23:17 mean?

"Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face."

— Job 23:17 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

14

For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him.

15

Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.

16

For God has made my heart faint. The Almighty has terrified me.

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Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.

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